(85, 90) * Do not directly touch these parts. (Flash pop-up) button (98) 14 Rear side Preparing the camera A Diopter-adjustment dial (40) B Microphone** C Auto-lock Accessory shoe J LCD monitor (42, 123, 129) (101) D Viewfinder* (40) E Eyepiece sensors (41) F MENU button (52) G DISP (Display) button (42, 45, · You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor to meet various shooting situations. 123) H MOVIE button (81) I For shooting: K Light sensor (152) L (Playback) button (123) (Exposure) (Zoom out) (Image index) button (103) For viewing: button (126)/ button (127) M LIVE VIEW/OVF switch (40) N FOCUS CHECK LV (Live View) button (91, 93) O D-RANGE (Dynamic range) button (109) P (Drive) button (118) 15 Q ISO button (108) R Image sensor position mark (87) button (78, 102)/Focus Magnifier button (93, 149) For viewing: (Zoom in) button (126) S For shooting: AEL (AE lock) T For shooting: Fn (Function) button (50, 51) For viewing: (Image rotation) button (125) U Access lamp (28) V Controller (v/V/b/B button) (49) W Controller (Enter) (49)/AF button (89) X (Delete) button (134) * Do not directly touch these parts. ** Do not cover this part during movie recording. 16 Sides/Bottom Preparing the camera A HDMI terminal (136) B G DC IN terminal (USB) terminal (164) C Speaker D REMOTE terminal · When connecting the RMS1AM/RM-L1AM Remote Commander (sold separately) to the camera, insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal, aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal. Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward. E MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack · When connecting the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the camera, turn the camera off, then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the camera. H Memory card switch I SD memory card insertion slot (27) J "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media insertion slot (27) K Memory card cover L Battery cover (22) M Tripod receptacle · When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the external microphone is a plugin-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. F Hooks for shoulder strap (33) · Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. 17 Preparing the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NPFM500H "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (supplied). Charging the battery pack The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. 1 Insert the battery pack on the battery charger. Push the battery pack until it clicks. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead). Light on: Charging Light off: Charge completed · The CHARGE lamp turns off when charging is finished. · Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is about 175 minutes. CHARGE lamp To a wall outlet (wall socket) Notes · The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery back or charging conditions. · We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range. · Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). · Do not try to charge the battery pack again right after it has been charged, or when it has not been used after being charged. Doing so will affect the performance of the battery pack. 18 · Do not charge any battery pack other than the "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery pack in the battery charger (supplied) with your camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. · When the CHARGE lamp flashes, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been installed. Check that the battery pack is the specified type. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly. If the battery charger operates correctly, a battery error may have occurred. · If the battery charger is dirty, charging may not be performed successfully. Clean the battery charger with dry cloth, etc. Preparing the camera To use your camera abroad -- Power sources You can use your camera and the battery charger and the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note · Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. 19 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A Type (American Type) B Type (British Type) BF Type (British Type) B3 Type (British Type) C Type (CEE Type) SE Type (CEE Type) O Type (Ocean Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. -For only the United States Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A." Europe Countries/regions Austria Belgium Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Asia Countries/regions China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea (rep) Malaysia Philippines Voltage 230 230 220 230 230 230 230 220 220 230 230 220 230 230 230 220 230 220 220 220 127/230 230 230 240 Voltage 220 200/220 230/240 127/230 100 220 240 220/230 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50/60 60 50 60 Plug type C C C C C C C C C C C/BF C C C C C C C C C C C C BF Plug type A BF C C A C BF A/C 20 Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama South America Countries/regions Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Middle East Countries/regions Iran Iraq Israel Saudi Arabia Turkey UAE Africa Countries/regions Algeria Congo (dem) Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Nigeria South Africa Tanzania Tunisia 230 110 220 220 Voltage 240 230/240 Voltage 120 120 Voltage 120/240 110 110/220 110 110 120 110 110 120/127 120/240 110/220 Voltage 220 127/220 220 120 220 120 Voltage 220 220 230 127/220 220 240 Voltage 127/220 220 220 220 240 230 220/230 230 220 50 60 50 50 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 Frequency (Hz) 60 60 Frequency (Hz) 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 50 60 60 60 Frequency (Hz) 50 60 50 60 60 60 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 Frequency (Hz) 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 BF A C/BF A/C Plug type O O Plug type A A Plug type A A A/C A A A A A A A A Plug type C/BF/O A/C C A A/C A Plug type C/BF C/BF C A/C/BF C C/BF Plug type C C C C C/BF C/BF C/BF C/BF C Preparing the camera 21 Inserting the charged battery pack 1 While sliding the battery cover open lever, open the battery cover. 2 Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Lock lever 3 Close the battery cover. To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack. Lock lever 22 To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to attach the VG-B50AM Vertical Grip (sold separately). To remove the cover, push the lever in the direction of the arrow and slide it out. To attach the cover, put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it in. Preparing the camera To check the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor. "Battery exhausted." High Low You cannot shoot any more pictures. Battery level What is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? An "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Using the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera. Notes · The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. · Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. · Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight. Available battery packs Use only an NP-FM500H battery pack. Note that the NP-FM55H, NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used. 23 Effective use of the battery pack · Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. · The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on and off frequently. · The time available in the Live View mode is shorter than that in the viewfinder mode. When you feel that the battery consumption is too fast, switch to the viewfinder mode. Doing so makes the battery last longer. Battery life · The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. · The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to prolong the battery life. 24 Attaching a lens 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens. · When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera. Body cap Preparing the camera Packaging lid 2 Mount the lens by aligning the orange index marks on the lens and camera. Orange index marks 3 Turn the lens clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. · Be sure to put the lens on straight. Notes · When attaching a lens, do not press the lens release button. · Do not use force when attaching a lens. · Use an A-mount lens. E-mount lenses are not compatible with this camera. 25 To remove the lens 1 Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Lens release button 2 Replace the packaging lid on the lens and attach the body cap to the camera. · Before you attach them, remove dust from them. · A rear lens cap is not supplied with the DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM Lens Kit. When you store the lens without attaching it to the camera, purchase the Rear Lens Cap ALC-R55. Note on changing the lens When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and lands on the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the image, depending on the shooting environment. The camera is equipped with an anti-dust function to prevent dust from landing on the image sensor. However, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations when attaching/removing a lens. If dust or debris lands on the image sensor Clean the image sensor using [Cleaning Mode] in the (page 38). Setup menu 26 Inserting a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover. Preparing the camera 2 Insert "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media or an SD memory card. · Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Face side (SD memory card) Terminal part Face side ("Memory Stick PRO Duo") Terminal part 3 Select the type of memory card you want to use using the memory card switch. · If you switch the memory card while the power is turned on, the LCD monitor is turned off for a few seconds. This is not a malfunction. 4 Close the memory card cover. 27 Available memory cards · Only "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media, SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and SDXC memory cards can be used with this camera. A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards functions. · The "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media are referred to as the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media and the SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are referred to as the "SD card" in this Instruction Manual. · For recording movies, it is recommended that you use following memory cards. ­ (Mark2) ("Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2)) ­ ("Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media) ­ SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more) · Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.) To remove the memory card Check that the access lamp is not lit, then open the memory card cover, and push the memory card once. Access lamp 28 Notes on using memory cards · Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. · Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: ­ High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight. ­ Locations exposed to direct sunlight. ­ Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. · The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. · When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted. · Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. · We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. · When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with it. · Do not expose the memory card to water. · Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. · When the write-protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting images. · The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. · Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. · Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area. · Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves. · Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. · Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Preparing the camera 29 Notes on the "Memory Stick" media used with the camera The types of "Memory Stick" media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media functions. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media*1*2*3 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media*1*2 "Memory Stick Duo" media Available with your camera Unavailable with your camera "Memory Stick" media and "Memory Stick PRO" media Unavailable with your camera *1 This is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 When using "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media to record movies, only those marked with Mark2 can be used. Notes on using "Memory Stick Micro" media (sold separately) · This product is compatible with "Memory Stick Micro" media ("M2"). "M2" is an abbreviation for "Memory Stick Micro" media. · To use a "Memory Stick Micro" media with the camera, be sure to insert the "Memory Stick Micro" media into an "M2" Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a "Memory Stick Micro" media into the camera without an "M2" Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. · Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. 30 Preparing the camera Setting up the date When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn the camera on. The screen used for setting date and time appears. · To turn the camera off, set it to OFF. Preparing the camera 2 Verify that [Enter] is selected on the LCD monitor, then press the center of the controller. 3 Select your area with b/B on the controller, then press the center of the controller. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V. [Daylight Svg.:]: Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting. [Date Format:]: Selects the format to display date. · Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. 31 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the controller. 6 Verify that [Enter] is selected, then press the center of the controller. To cancel the date/time setting operation Press the MENU button. To set up the date/time again When you turn the camera on for the first time, the date/time setup screen appears automatically. The next time, set up the date and time from the menu. MENU button t 1 t [Date/Time Setup] To set up the area again You can set the area where you are using the camera. This allows you to set the local area when you use the camera abroad. MENU button t 1 t [Area Setting] Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the battery is installed or not. For details, see page 190. 32 Using the accessories supplied This section describes how to use the shoulder strap, the eyepiece cover, and eyecup. The other accessories are described in the following pages. · Rechargeable battery pack (page 18) · Battery charger, Power cord (mains lead) (page 18) · USB cable (page 164) · CD-ROM (page 160) Preparing the camera Attaching the shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera. · You can also attach the eyepiece cover (page 34) on the strap. Eyepiece cover 33 Using the eyepiece cover and eyecup You can prevent light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure. When the shutter is released without the use of the viewfinder in viewfinder mode, as in shooting with the self-timer, attach the eyepiece cover. 1 Tilt the LCD monitor downward. 2 Carefully slide the eyecup off by pushing on each side of the eyecup. · Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward. · When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately), the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (sold separately), or the FDA-ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them. 3 Slide the eyepiece cover over the viewfinder. Note · The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 41) and [Auto off w/ VF] (page 153). 34 Checking the number of recordable images Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Notes · When "0" (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 134). · When "NO CARD" (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card. Preparing the camera The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. Image: Size: L 16M (DSLR-A580)/L 14M (DSLR-A560) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A580 Capacity Size Standard Fine RAW & JPEG RAW 2GB 386 270 74 106 4GB 781 548 154 220 8GB 1587 1116 319 452 (Units: Images) 16GB 3239 2279 657 928 32GB 6406 4510 1304 1840 35 DSLR-A560 Capacity Size Standard Fine RAW & JPEG RAW 2GB 433 305 84 122 4GB 875 618 176 251 8GB 1778 1258 362 514 (Units: Images) 16GB 3626 2569 745 1054 32GB 7172 5083 1478 2089 * When [Image: Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected). The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use. DSLR-A580 Live View mode Viewfinder mode Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images DSLR-A560 Approx. 560 images Approx. 1050 images · The number is calculated with a battery pack at full capacity and in the following situation: ­ At an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). ­ Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. ­ Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (sold separately). ­ [Image: Quality] is set to [Fine]. ­ [Autofocus Mode] is set to [Automatic AF]. ­ Shooting once every 30 seconds. ­ The flash strobes once every two times. ­ The power turns on and off once every ten times. · The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 36 Cleaning Cleaning the camera · Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the images or the performance of the camera, blow the dust away using a commercially available blower*. For details on cleaning the image sensor, see the next page. * Do not use a spray blower. Using one may cause a malfunction. · Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. ­ Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. ­ Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. ­ Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Preparing the camera Cleaning the lens · Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. · When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. 37 Cleaning the image sensor If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. If there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and clean the image sensor following the steps below. You can easily clean the image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function. Notes · Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is 50% or more. · Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the shutter. The cleaning should be completed quickly. The use of an AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. · Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body. 1 Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 23). 2 Press the MENU button, then select 2 with b/B on the controller. MENU button 3 Select [Cleaning Mode] with v/V, then press the center of the controller. 4 Select [Enter] with v, and press the center of the controller. After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is lifted. 5 Detach the lens (page 26). 38 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area. · Do not touch the image sensor with the tip of the blower. Complete the cleaning quickly. · Hold the camera's face downward to prevent the dust from resettling in the camera. · When cleaning the image sensor, do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the mount. Preparing the camera 7 Attach the lens and turn the camera off. Note · The camera starts beeping if the battery pack becomes low during cleaning. Stop cleaning immediately and turn the camera off. 39 Before your operation Switching between the LCD monitor and viewfinder (OVF) You can select either the LCD monitor (Live View) or the viewfinder (OVF) to shoot images. LIVE VIEW: Monitors subjects using the LCD monitor. OVF: Monitors subjects using the viewfinder. On the LCD monitor, the recording information is displayed instead. Adjusting the focus of the finder (diopter adjustment) In viewfinder mode, adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. · Training the camera on a light allows you to adjust the diopter easily. · When the indicators do not appear clearly, even if you adjust the diopter, it is recommended that you use a dioptic adjustment attachment (sold separately). 40 When it is hard to rotate the diopter-adjustment dial Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward to remove the eyecup, then adjust the diopter. Before your operation To focus on a subject quickly using the viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder, the subject located in the AF area comes into focus automatically (Eye-Start AF). MENU button t 1 t [Eye-Start AF] t [On] When the FDA-A1AM Angle Finder (sold separately) is attached to the camera, setting [Eye-Start AF] to [Off] is recommended because the eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated. 41 The status of the screen in Live View mode Switching the status of the LCD monitor In Live View mode, each time you press the DISP button, the recording information display changes as follows. DISP button Graphic Display Recording information on Recording information off Note · In focus check Live View mode, the digital level gauge is displayed after "recording information off" (page 91). 42 Recording information display The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. See pages in parentheses for details of operation. Graphic Display Recording information display Before your operation A Display PAS M Indication Exposure mode (61 ­ 80) Display Indication Overheating warning (188) Database file full (188)/ Database file error (188) No audio recording of movies (83) 100% Remaining battery (23) Memory card (27) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (35) Image size of still images (140)/Aspect ratio of still images (142)/Image size of Sweep Shooting (141) Image quality of still images (142) FOCUS CHECK LV B Display Indication Spot metering area (107) AF area (89) Shutter speed indicator (75) Aperture indicator (72) Focus check Live View (91) Image size of movies (141) 43 Display REC 0:12 C Display z 1/125 F3.5 Indication Recording time of the movie (m:s) E Display Indication ISO sensitivity (108) Metering (107) +2.0 AWB Flash compensation (105) White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (114) D-Range Optimizer (109)/Auto HDR (110) Creative Style (112) Indication Focus (86) Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) EV scale (78, 121) AE lock (102) Camera shake warning (59) SteadyShot scale (59) 7500K G9 D Display Indication Drive mode (118) Flash mode (98)/Red-eye reduction (100) Focus mode (88) AF area (89) Face Detection (95) Smile Shutter (96) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator (96) 44 The status of the screen in viewfinder (OVF) mode Switching the status of the LCD monitor In viewfinder mode, press the DISP button to switch between the Graphic Display and the Standard Display. When you rotate the camera to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to adjust to the camera position. Before your operation DISP button Graphic Display (Default setting) Standard Display No display 45 Recording information display on the LCD monitor The Graphic Display graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value and clearly illustrates how the exposure works. In AUTO or Scene Selection mode, only the items that can be set are displayed. See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. Graphic Display Standard Display (In AUTO or Scene Selection mode) Standard Display (In P/A/S/M mode) A Display Indication Display P A S M Exposure mode (61 ­ 80) Indication Image size of still images (140)/Aspect ratio of still images (142) Image quality of still images (142) Memory card (27) 100 Remaining number of recordable images (35) Image size of movies (141) 46 Display Indication Overheating warning (188) Database file full (188)/ Database file error (188) No audio recording of movies (83) Display Indication Creative Style (112) 100% Remaining battery (23) Metering mode (107) C Display 1/125 F2.8 Indication Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) B Display Indication Shutter speed indicator (75) Aperture indicator (72) Exposure compensation (103)/Metered Manual (78) Flash compensation (105) EV scale (78, 121) Drive mode (118) Before your operation +1.0 Exposure (103) AE lock (102) SteadyShot (59) Flash mode (98)/Red-eye reduction (100) Focus mode (88) ISO sensitivity (108) D-Range Optimizer (109)/Auto HDR (110) AF area (89) AWB White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter) (114) 7500K G9 47 Viewfinder A Display Indication AF area (89) Spot metering area (107) Shooting area for aspect ratio 16:9 (142) B Display Indication Flash compensation (105) Flash charging (98) WL Wireless flash (101) High-speed sync Manual focus (90) z 125 5.6 Focus Shutter speed (75) Aperture (72) EV scale (78, 121) AE lock (102) 0 "Shooting unavailable" warning (118) Camera shake warning (59) SteadyShot scale (59) Aspect ratio 16:9 (142) Notes · Fine lines may be seen from an AF area in the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. · When you press the shutter button halfway down to focus on a dark subject, AF areas may be lit in red automatically. In such a case, a red light is reflected on the right side in the viewfinder. This is not a malfunction. 48 Selecting a function/setting You can select a function for shooting or playback with the one of buttons, such as the Fn (Function) button, or the MENU button. When you start an operation, an operation guide of controller functions will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. : Press v/V/b/B on the controller to move the cursor. z: Press the center button to execute the selection. In this Instruction Manual, the process of selecting a function with the controller and the Fn button from the list displayed on the screen is described as follows (we explain the process with the default icons.): Before your operation Example: Fn button t AWB (White Balance) t Select the desired setting The operation guide list The operation guide also indicates operations other than the controller operation. The indications of icons are as follows. MENU button Returns with MENU button (Delete) button (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button (Playback) button Control dial Help guide The Help Guide shows the information on a function selected with the Fn button, MENU button, mode dial, etc. You can also turn it off (page 150). 49 Selecting a function with the Fn (Function) button This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in shooting. 1 Press the Fn button. 2 Select the desired item with v/V/ b/B on the controller, then press the center z to execute. The setup screen appears. 3 Following the operation guide, select and execute the desired function. · For details on how to set up each item, see the corresponding page. Operation guide To set up the camera directly from the recor ...

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BENQ DC E510

BENQ DC X800

BENQ DC X835

SAMSUNG GT-N7000

SAMSUNG SGH-E530

ACER LIQUID MT

SAMSUNG GT-B2710

SAMSUNG GT-S5150

SAMSUNG GT-E2370

SAMSUNG GT-S8530

SAMSUNG GT-P7310

SAMSUNG GT-I8910

APPLE MACBOOK

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NIKON D90

SONY ALPHA DSLR-A850

CANON EOS 60D

SONY SLT-A55VL

SONY DSLR-A560

SONY SLT-A55V

SONY NEX-5

SONY DSLR-A390

SONY SLT-A33

SONY DSLR-A550

FUJIFILM AX250

PENTAX K-R

CANON POWERSHOT A580

SONY DSLR-A290L

PENTAX K5

SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-HX100V

SONY SLT-A33L

NIKON COOLPIX L110

SONY ALPHA DSLR-A550

SONY ALPHA DSLR-A200

SONY ALPHA DSLR-A100

OLYMPUS E-5

CANON EOS 7D

SONY DSLR-A450

CANON EOS REBEL T2I

High-performance	Reliability
Ease of use	Value for money